Ticket To Ride

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

I (A)think I’m gon na be sad, I think it’s to day,

yeah!

The girl that’s driv ing me mad is go ing a way.

(F#m)She’s got a tick et to ride,

(F#m)she’s got a tick et to ride,

(F#m)she’s got a tick et to ride, but she don’t care!

She (A)said that liv ing with me is bring ing her down,

yeah!

For she would nev er be free when I was a round.

(F#m)She’s got a tick et to ride,

(F#m)she’s got a tick et to ride,

(F#m)she’s got a tick et to ride, but she don’t care!

She

I (D7)don’t know why she’s rid in’ so high,

she ought a think twice; she ought a do right by (E)me.

Be (D7)fore she gets to say in’ good bye

she ought a think twice, she ought a do right by (E)me.

I (A)think I’m gon na be sad, I think it’s to day,

yeah!

The girl that’s driv ing me mad is go ing a way.

Yeah!

Oh, (F#m)she’s got a tick et to ride,

(F#m)she’s got a tick et to ride,

(F#m)she’s got a tick et to ride, but she don’t care!

I (D7)don’t know why she’s rid in’ so high,

she ought a think twice; she ought a do right by (E)me.

Be (D7)fore she gets to say in’ good bye

she ought a think twice, she ought a do right by (E)me.

She (A)said that liv ing with me is bring ing her down,

yeah!

For she would nev er be free when I was a round.

Yeah!

Oh, (F#m)she’s got a tick et to ride,

(F#m)she’s got a tick et to ride,

(F#m)she’s got a tick et to ride, but she don’t care!

I

My ba by don’t care!

My ba by don’t care!

Ticket To Ride — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Ticket To Ride" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 125 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Ticket To Ride”

Can I play "Ticket To Ride" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Ticket To Ride" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Ticket To Ride" by The Beatles played in?
Ticket To Ride is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ticket To Ride"?
The arrangement plays at 125 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ticket To Ride" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Ticket To Ride"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ticket To Ride"?
"Ticket To Ride" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Ticket To Ride"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Bm7, C, D7, E, E7, F#m, G.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Ticket To Ride"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Ticket To Ride" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Ticket To Ride"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Ticket To Ride" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.